Match Ball 
Only the official VNZ match ball (Mikasa VLS300) will be used for matches.
Two match balls per court will be provided.

Set Format
All matches will be best of 3 sets (2 sets to 21, 1 set to 15) with a 2-point advantage in all sets.
Adjustments to match length may be used by the organisers to meet draw requirements.
End switch every 7 points in sets to 21 and every 5 points in sets to 15.

Match Protocol
Teams must be present in the court at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time of their match.
Teams will have a minimum 5 minutes to warm up with balls on their side of the court. Teams will then have 5 minutes to warm up together at the net.
At the Organiser’s discretion, matches may be moved to a court differing from that scheduled in the Draw.

Coaching
Coaching of any kind by anyone is not permitted from the first serve of the set until the end of each set. Coaches may approach the players after each set, but not during the set. Coaches must sit at the side (middle of the court) or switch ends every 7 points with their players.

Timeouts
Cannot be called by anyone other than the team captain.

Match/Set Defaults
Any team that is not ready to take the court (2 players) at the scheduled start time of the match, or 10 minutes after the completion of the previous match (if behind schedule) will lose the first set by default.

If 15 minutes after the commencement of the match, the team has not yet arrived, the match is forfeited. Extenuating circumstances will be considered by the Tournament Director, to delay or reschedule a match if circumstances warrant.

ALL Defaults must be handled in conjunction with a tournament official. Duty teams cannot decide on a default without informing the tournament office.

Duty
Each team is required to provide: − A first referee and a 2nd referee/scorer
All — Failure to properly complete duty will result in a $20 fine. — Teams must supply their own whistles.